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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.39 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.39 and 50.54 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.39 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.39 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.39 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 9,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974.85/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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